Visa for Afghanistan from Iraq: price, documents and processing time 2026

Yes. Iraqi citizens have no visa-free or visa-on-arrival option for Afghanistan and must obtain a consular visa in advance. The passport should be valid for at least six months beyond the intended entry date and contain blank pages for the visa sticker.

• Government feeNot published in a source we can verify
• Application centre feeVariable, set by the operator
• Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
• ExtrasVariable

Prepare a passport valid for at least six months, a completed application form, recent passport photos, proof of accommodation and a return itinerary or booking. Proof of funds or a letter of invitation may also be requested. The consular fee is not confirmed here, verify it directly with the Afghan mission.

Apply to the Afghan embassy or consulate that covers Iraq. Applications are usually submitted in person or by post; check appointment and submission procedures beforehand. Always confirm the exact channel with the mission before assembling your file.

Then the application goes to the post accredited for Iraq, often in a neighbouring capital, or to a state acting on its behalf. Confirm which post is competent with the official source before travelling to a third country to apply, a rejected file at the wrong counter costs the trip and the fee.

The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Iraq but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.

Processing time depends on the mission and its workload, so submit your application several weeks before departure. Review the security situation and the travel advice issued by Iraq's Ministry of Foreign Affairs before booking, and keep a digital copy of every document.

The most frequent problems are a passport with less than six months' validity, an incomplete form, or missing proof of accommodation. Do not buy non-refundable tickets before the visa is granted, and never rely on visa-on-arrival, which is not available on this route.